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Chandigarh is spread out but, with its cycle paths and parks, was built for cycling. The Chandigarh Tourism office hires out bicycles ( 100 per eight hours); taiwan travel adapter bicycles are also available for hire at Sukhna Lake (p204) for the same cost but with a (refundable) 500 deposit.

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